channeling

verb

variants or channelling
present participle of channel
as in directing
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway an athletic youth who channeled all of his energy into sports

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Recent Examples of channeling The two looks also mark a departure from the vintage-heavy wardrobe Roach has been assembling for Kardashian, which has included some archival pulls from Saint Laurent and Elizabeth Taylor-channelling Balenciaga. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 People describe it as a communion with spirits and noncorporeal entities via chatbot—a kind of scrying, a staring into a digital mirror that stares back, likened by turns to channeling, séance, revelation. — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The Brundle Edition Turbo is Charlie’s way of channeling her father’s many track achievements into a single car. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 James McArdle is excellent at channeling Nick’s integrity and doubt. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 In Shanghai, a look that defines the cultural moment is quickly emerging, with delicate fabrics and softer silhouettes channeling Chloé’s 1970s bohemian chic taking the lead. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Each year, the program pays special honors to athletes and public figures who have significantly impacted the world of sports by channeling their creativity in new ways that simultaneously move their industry forward and shape popular culture. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Mansi points to sponsors providing direct grants and channeling more of the festival’s commercial backing straight to filmmakers. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 This autumn, though, Nordrum is channelling his inner Colonel Brandon. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeling
  1. directing
  2. funneling
  3. conducting
  4. carrying
Verb
  • Later that day, Public Works Director Jason Shykowski emailed employees, directing them to compile a list of projects completed in the 2nd District over the previous 10 years, along with approximate costs.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Henderson had retired from the sheriff’s office about five months before the crash and was working as a special deputy directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati during graduation.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of directing
Verb
  • New York — As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • During the first years of the war, Russia’s nuclear muscle flexing and hybrid warfare failed to prevent Ukraine’s allies from funneling financial support, military aid, and targeting intelligence to Kyiv.
    — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of funneling
Verb
  • Testing these factors virtually can help engineers identify potential problems before conducting physical trials on the factory floor.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Along with the prospect of ICE agents conducting immigration enforcement, election officials have also expressed concern that the federal government might try other ways to disrupt polling places, citing voter fraud allegations as a premise.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of conducting
Verb
  • Different animal species have their own flea species, so rats and plague-carrying fleas traveled together.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • That supplier could be seen in a video carrying a bag, which prosecutors say contained a kilo of cocaine.
    — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of carrying

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“Channeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeling. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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